In February and March 2010, Canada will host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Beyond the showcasing of outstanding athletic and cultural performances, the Games can touch the soul of a nation, inspiring people of all ages, prompting community celebration and pride, fostering unity, embracing diversity and instilling a genuine spirit of peace in us all. Michael Chambers, President of the Canadian Olympic Committee and member of the Vancouver Olympic Committee board of directors, will present “When the World Comes to Visit”. He will discuss the role of the upcoming Vancouver-hosted Olympic Games in creating champions at home and at play while pursuing the ideal of a world made better through sport and cultural exchange.

The presentation, part of the Chicago Humanities Festival, will be held at 3:00 PM at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 North Clark Street. Tickets are $5, free for educators and students. For more information, please go to www.chicagohumanities.org.